Karen Costa
Yoga Teacher, Writer, Career Intuitive Coach, Mom, Wife, Perpetual Student
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Karen Costa is a writer, yoga teacher, coach, and educator living in Massachusetts. Her teaching is focused on gentle, restorative, and accessible yoga. Karen is passionate about helping students from all walks of life, at all levels, to connect with the powerful practice of yoga. Visit her website at www.karencostawellness.com to learn about Karen's offerings that will help you to REMEMBER CALM.

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A Morning Yoga Routine Even Lazy Yogis Will Love

Need help creating a morning yoga routine that you can do even on days when you feel super lazy? Here are some easy, doable tips that'll help you out.
Karen Costa
A Morning Yoga Routine Even Lazy Yogis Will Love

What is Forest Bathing and Why Is It So Popular?

It's a decades-old Japanese practice that's now making waves in the western world, but what exactly is forest bathing & how is it practiced? Find out here.
Karen Costa
What is Forest Bathing and Why Is It So Popular?

This Is How You Know You Have the Best Female Friends

Female friendships can be complicated, yet oh-so-rewarding. Here are some of the wonderful ways you know you have the best female friends in your life.
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This Is How You Know You Have the Best Female Friends

5 Signs You're Ready for a New Relationship

How do you know you're ready for a new relationship after spending time to heal from a breakup? Check these signs and see if you can relate.
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5 Signs You're Ready for a New Relationship

7 Tips to Ease Into a Stress-Free Minimalist Lifestyle

Want to declutter and shift into a more minimalist lifestyle? Here are quick & doable tips to help you learn to let go and make that stress-free transition.
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7 Tips to Ease Into a Stress-Free Minimalist Lifestyle

What's the Difference Between Yoga Nidra and Normal Sleep?

Yoga nidra is also known as yogic sleep, but what is the actual difference between the practice of yoga nidra and "normal" sleep? Find out here.
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What's the Difference Between Yoga Nidra and Normal Sleep?

6 Ways Mindfulness Can Improve Your Sex Life

Mindfulness can affect & improve all aspects of our lives, including intimacy & sexuality. Here are some of the ways mindfulness can improve your sex life.
Karen Costa
6 Ways Mindfulness Can Improve Your Sex Life

6-Point Checklist for Buying a Yoga Mat

Here's a good checklist for buying a yoga mat, whether you're shopping for your first one or simply looking for a replacement. See the full list here!
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6-Point Checklist for Buying a Yoga Mat

How to Practice Self-Care When You're Pregnant

Stop neglecting your needs and simple pleasures in favor of "more important things." Here's how to practice self-care when you have a baby on the way.
Karen Costa
How to Practice Self-Care When You're Pregnant

5 Ways to Teach Kids to Stay Present and Put Down Their Gadgets

It's all too easy to get caught up in the technology of smartphones & gadgets. Here are some ways to teach kids to stay present in a tech-driven world.
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5 Ways to Teach Kids to Stay Present and Put Down Their Gadgets

5 Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly

You don't need expensive equipment or materials to make your home more eco-friendly. Here are 5 quick & easy things you can do to have an eco-friendly home.
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5 Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly

5 Quick and Easy Avocado Recipes for Vegetarians

It's easy to understand why everyone's loco for avocado; it's healthy, versatile, & super yummy. Here are 5 avocado recipes for vegetarians you should try.
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5 Quick and Easy Avocado Recipes for Vegetarians

How to Have a Daily Yoga Practice When You Have a Toddler at Home

Oh, the challenge of being a mom and a yogi. Read on to find out how to have a daily yoga practice even when you have kids or a toddler at home.
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How to Have a Daily Yoga Practice When You Have a Toddler at Home

12 Funny Memes About Parenting That Are Too Darn Relatable

Being a parent can be exhausting and tough, but it also has its hilarious moments. Here are 12 funny memes about parenting that'll make you snort and laugh.
Karen Costa
12 Funny Memes About Parenting That Are Too Darn Relatable

How to Keep Your Neck Safe in Shoulderstand

Shoulderstand is not for everyone and many teachers advise against it due to the risk of injury. Here's how to keep your neck safe in shoulderstand.
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How to Keep Your Neck Safe in Shoulderstand

11 Ways to Give Thanks Every Day of the Year

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11 Ways to Give Thanks Every Day of the Year

4 Ways to Bring Yoga Into Your Relationship

Need tips on how to bring together your cherished yoga practice and relationship? Share the yoga love with your partner with these great tips!
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4 Ways to Bring Yoga Into Your Relationship

5 Ways to Say "I Love You" Without Words

Sometimes, words can only do so much to express what we feel. Here are 5 ways to say I love you without having to say it outright.
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5 Ways to Say "I Love You" Without Words

The 25 Most Inspirational Women of 2016

There are so many amazing, inspirational women out there making a difference in their own ways. Here are 25 women who made a mark in 2016.
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The 25 Most Inspirational Women of 2016

7 Crazy Yoga Poses That Look Humanly Impossible

Some yoga poses look attainable, and some just look like they can only be done by a contortionist. Here are 7 crazy yoga poses that look humanly impossible.
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7 Crazy Yoga Poses That Look Humanly Impossible

Ask A Yogi: Do I Need to Be an RYT 200 to Teach Yoga?

Thinking of registering as an RYT 200 to teach yoga? One yoga teacher shares tips and her own experience that might help you decide.
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Ask A Yogi: Do I Need to Be an RYT 200 to Teach Yoga?

How to Transition From Malasana to Crow Pose

Having trouble getting into Crow? There are various poses you can use to transition, but here's a handy guide if you want to go from Malasana to Crow Pose.
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How to Transition From Malasana to Crow Pose

6 Ways Your Partner Should Challenge You

It's not all about the fun times—your partner should challenge you to become a better person and partner, too. How many of these can you relate to?
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6 Ways Your Partner Should Challenge You

6 Fun Ways to Use Different Yoga Props

Need help figuring out how to use different yoga props? Here are some great ideas you can start with.
Karen Costa
6 Fun Ways to Use Different Yoga Props

5 Great Education Books for Yoga Teachers

Looking for ideas and inspiration for your next class? Try these books for yoga teachers that'll help deepen your instruction & connection with students.
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5 Great Education Books for Yoga Teachers

5 TV Characters Who Are Yogis at Heart

Living dramatic lives must have led many of our favorite TV show characters seek solace through yoga. Here's 5 TV show characters who are yogis at heart.
Karen Costa
5 TV Characters Who Are Yogis at Heart

How To Get Back Into Yoga After Giving Birth

Becoming a mom is incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with its challenges. Here are tips on how to get back to practicing yoga after giving birth.
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How To Get Back Into Yoga After Giving Birth

5 Signs of a Toxic Relationship You Should Never Ignore

As you practice yoga, you begin to understand yourself and the relationships around you. Here are 5 signs of a toxic relationship you should never ignore.
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5 Signs of a Toxic Relationship You Should Never Ignore

5 Reasons Why Schools Should Teach Kids to Meditate

Meditation is a growing practice for adults in the U.S., but did you know that many schools are also using it to improve educational outcomes? Here are 5 reasons why all schools should teach kids to meditate.
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5 Reasons Why Schools Should Teach Kids to Meditate

Yoga for Anxiety & Panic Attacks

Anxiety is considered the most common mental illness in the United States today. Read on for more on yoga for anxiety and discover how to bounce back from this condition.
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Yoga for Anxiety & Panic Attacks

How to Build a Sequence Around Lizard Pose

Lizard pose is a physically advanced pose that should be mindfully integrated into your yoga sequences. This article will explain how to balance the deep stretch in lizard with strength and stability.
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How to Build a Sequence Around Lizard Pose

Unexpected Benefits of Yoga For Athletes

Yoga has been proven to improve athletic performance in adults. There are other unexpected benefits that yogis might experience as well.
Karen Costa
Unexpected Benefits of Yoga For Athletes

The 5-Step Checklist for the Best Downward Dog

There are so many important parts of Downward Dog that it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle. Try using this simple, 5-step checklist to find your best expression of this pose.
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The 5-Step Checklist for the Best Downward Dog

Harness the Power of Kundalini Yoga to Increase Your Success

Is Kundalini yoga part of your personal practice? Perhaps it should be. This article covers three, simple ways you can use Kundalini yoga to increase your success.
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Harness the Power of Kundalini Yoga to Increase Your Success

Loneliness Hurts Deeper than You Think! Here's How to Deal Mindfully

Loneliness is a health epidemic. Read on for four ways that yoga and meditation can help to combat it.
Karen Costa
Loneliness Hurts Deeper than You Think! Here's How to Deal Mindfully

5 Effortless Yoga Poses to Banish Bloat...Quickly!

Bloating can be so uncomfortable. Try this 5-pose sequence to decrease discomfort, increase balance, and to banish bloat quickly.
Karen Costa
5 Effortless Yoga Poses to Banish Bloat...Quickly!

6 Simple Self Care Practices for Busy Moms

Making time for self-care can be a challenge for busy moms. This article covers six quick and easy self-care practices that you can fit into your busy schedule.
Karen Costa
6 Simple Self Care Practices for Busy Moms

So Your Yoga Practice Has Plateaued, Now What?

If your yoga practice has started to feel boring or stale, you might’ve hit a plateau. Read on for six ways to recharge your practice and break out of this rut.
Karen Costa
So Your Yoga Practice Has Plateaued, Now What?

Here's How Mindful Engagement Can Increase Your Kid's Intelligence

Children who engage in more conversations with the adults in their lives develop stronger language skills. Read on for several ways that you can mindfully engage with your kids and increase their verbal intelligence.
Karen Costa
Here's How Mindful Engagement Can Increase Your Kid's Intelligence